Vocabulary Lesson 5-2

How would you define 'Altruistic'?

• (especially of a theory or argument) appearing neat and comprehensive only by ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial.

• showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.

• begin (a course of action, especially one that is important or demanding).

• eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant.

How is 'Assent' defined?

• lacking care or attention to duty; negligent.

• mercy; lenience.

• begin (a course of action, especially one that is important or demanding).

• the expression of approval or agreement.

Who is referred to as a 'Benefactor'?

• extremely severe or harmful in its effects.

• a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility.

• a person who gives money or other help to a person or cause.

• the expression of approval or agreement.

How would you define 'Chivalrous'?

• a lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.

• courteous and gallant, especially toward women.

• a slow, heavy walk.

• impossible to subdue or defeat.

How is 'Clemency' defined?

• mercy; lenience.

• a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility.

• eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant.

• extremely severe or harmful in its effects.

What does the term 'Dearth' mean?

• A slow, heavy walk.

• Begin (a course of action, especially one that is important or demanding).

• A scarcity or lack of something.

• (Especially of a theory or argument) appearing neat and comprehensive only by ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial.

How would you define 'Diffident'?

• Lacking care or attention to duty; negligent.

• Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.

• Modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence.

• A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.

How is 'Discrepancy' defined?

• Genuine; sincere.

• Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.

• Having a sharply strong taste or smell.

• A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.

What does the term 'Embark' mean?

• A slow, heavy walk.

• Incapable of making mistakes or being wrong.

• Begin (a course of action, especially one that is important or demanding).

• A scarcity or lack of something.

What does the term 'Facile' mean?

• (Especially of a theory or argument) appearing neat and comprehensive only by ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial.

• Eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant.

• Having a sharply strong taste or smell.

• Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.